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A material used for game figures in the Anglo-Saxon community
What is stone? OR
What is pottery? OR
What are animal bones?
a type of Anglo-Saxon building that was used for weaving, storage, housing for laborers, feasting, and, sometimes, celebration
What were halls?
Made note of many holidays in his writings called “De Temporum Ratione”
Who is Bede?
Tunics and trousers with belts and tunic dresses with brooches and belts
What were clothes that Anglo-Saxons wore?
What the leader in each tribe was called
What was a Witan?
an era of a certain type Anglo-Saxon building that was made out of wood, consisted of one to two rooms, and had roofs that were covered in wooden shingles, or thatch
What were "Early Saxon Churches?"
Celebration at the beginning of Winter, usually falling on the first moon.
What was Winterfylleð?
Anglo-Saxons used swords, shields, warfare weapons, and mail coats for this
What is protection in times of war?
How the Anglo Saxons afforded war if it were to arise
What are taxes?
a Roman bishop who was sent to the Anglo-Saxons to teach them Christianity, who influenced the Anglo-Saxons to replace old pagan temples into Christian churches
Who was St. Augustine?
Celebration of the summer solstice. This time is meant for a relaxed atmosphere which they believed summer brought. Bonfires are also associated with ancient and modern celebrations.
What was Midsummer?
Anglo-Saxons used animal bones, antlers for this. Anglo-Saxons also made wooden toys, spinning tops, and rag dolls..
What is arts & crafts?
What the lyre and the horn were used for
What is music and storytelling?
An Anglo-Saxon building that reflected the importance of a king's group of advisors, was made of timber, and was a central gathering place for the king and his people; it was also a symbol of the king's power and authority.
What is King Hrothgar's mead-hall?
An event which is held on the eve of Winter’s Solstice and it is possible that it’s related to the worship of ancestral mothers.
What was Mother's night?
This was a process in which Anglo-Saxons made lots of clay items. They specifically made pots and cups to store things and cook.
What is pottery?
Wood and straw were used to create this
What is housing?
A 9th century battle in which England was invaded by Vikings, and the Saxon King Harold won the war. This battle resulted in the creation of "Saxon burghs."
What was the Battle of Edington?
A heathen festival that corresponds with modern Easter/Spring Equinox. They believe that some offers were made to Ēastre who was a goddess of dawn and renewal.
What was Ēaster?
A storage box that had been passed down through generations that contained a riddle that provided the clue that stated that the box was made of whale bone.
What was Frank's Casket?